"You expect a deluxe inn in Woodstock, VT (the village beautiful that, to all outward appearances, seems to have been spared the wrath of a tough economy) to live up to expectations, and The Woodstocker Inn passes all creature-comfort tests with ease. All the surprises about Inn are upside ones. Each room, both public and personal, showcase a "Livesley" imagination, and with every amenity accounted for, the fun and satisfying quirkiness of the people space, clean and polished to an inch of its life, adds to the pleasure. The smart and eco-friendly lighting and plumbing throughout the inn is an unexpected delight. Breakfast is a regal experience: perfectly prepared local and homemade (fruit compote, anyone?) products are of the highest order are served with good cheer. The Inn, designed, built, and run with wit and wisdom, reflects the engaging personality of the hosts, As I departed after a perfect night's sleep and a royal repast, a glance at Daisy Doo, the Livesley's beloved dog who has the run of the public rooms, day in and day out. left me with an inconvenient truth: a lucky dog's life trumps all. Rob"